# Air Navigation Pro vs Lufty

The clearest difference is rating: Air Navigation Pro at 4.6 against Lufty's 3.7. Air Navigation Pro also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 20%) and ratings volume (636 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Air Navigation Pro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year and Lufty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Air Navigation Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Navigation Pro has 636 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Air Navigation Pro's written reviews are positive against 20% of Lufty's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Navigation Pro | Lufty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (636 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-navigation-pro/id301046057/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lufty/id1555496439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **636** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 217 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xample Sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/301046060) | [Lufty.app](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555496441) |

## What reviewers say

### Air Navigation Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-navigation-pro/id301046057)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Plan and navigate flights globally with an interactive moving map featuring aeronautical charts, real-time weather, and traffic awareness. Get visual and audio alerts for nearby aircraft and access detailed weather layers for enhanced flight planning and safety.

**Highlights:** Interactive moving map with aeronautical charts, Real-time traffic awareness with alerts, Advanced weather layers (radar, wind, clouds), NOTAM display on map, SmartChart for detailed terrain and airport info, Elevation profile and synthetic view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aeronautical database | $69.99 | per year |
| Essential worldwide | $71.99 | per year |
| SMART | $79.99 | per year |
| Smart Plus - Middle East | $86.99 | per year |
| Smart Lite | $89.99 | per year |
| Smart Advanced | $134.99 | per year |
| Premium - United States | $139.99 | per year |
| Premium - Argentina | $144.99 | per year |
| US Sectional to 02.2011 Los Angeles | $0.99 | one-time |
| US Sectional to 02.2011 Miami | $0.99 | one-time |
| US Sectional to 02.2011 New York | $0.99 | one-time |
| USA VFR Terminal Area Raster Charts 2012 | $3.99 | one-time |
| USA Sectional charts 2011-2012 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Brazil WAC 2011 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Venezuela 3D data | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent navigation tool
- 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
- 🚀 Comprehensive aviation data
- 🚀 Useful for VFR and IFR flying
- 🚀 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Outdated or missing maps/data
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Confusing user interface
- 👎 Lack of instructions/documentation

**Reported bugs**

- Maps fail to download or display properly
- Incorrect or outdated airspace and airport data
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Improved flight planning tools
- Integration with external devices (AHRS, ADS-B)
- Synthetic vision and terrain awareness
- Automatic NOTAM and weather updates
- Geo-referenced approach plates and airport diagrams


### Lufty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lufty/id1555496439)

This app provides offline in-flight navigation and planning tools for glider pilots. It offers task planning, numerous navigation instruments, and integration with logging devices and the gliding community. Enjoy a free trial before committing to a subscription.

**Highlights:** Offline maps and airspaces, Intuitive task planning, 29 navigation instruments, WeGlide integration, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi LXNAV integration, Free 60-day trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6-Month Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| 12-Month Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Air Navigation Pro free?

Air Navigation Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lufty free?

Lufty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Air Navigation Pro or Lufty?

Air Navigation Pro is rated higher. Air Navigation Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 636 ratings, while Lufty averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Air Navigation Pro or Lufty have ads?

Neither Air Navigation Pro nor Lufty shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Air Navigation Pro or Lufty?

Air Navigation Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lufty every 3 weeks. Most recently, Air Navigation Pro was updated on September 30, 2026 and Lufty on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*